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divider
noun
di·vid·er
də-ˈvī-dər 
1
: one that divides
2
3
: something serving as a partition between separate spaces or areas
a highway divider
Examples of divider in a Sentence
Concrete barriers are used as highway dividers.
She has proven to be a divider of people.
He says that he's a uniter, not a divider.
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United Premium Plus seats have privacy dividers and wireless charging, and Economy seats will feature what United says are the largest economy class seatback screens in the world.
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Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
The main freezer has a divider for efficient organization, and the auto-close feature ensures doors shut completely when not fully pushed in.
—Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
The debut collection—featuring sculptural yet functional pieces, including a side table, armchair, sofa, stools, and screen room dividers—reflects a meticulous balance of artistic expression and everyday usability.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The compression straps pressed all my clothing down flat, and the mesh divider housed loose items like undergarments and bikinis.
—Jasmine Grant, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
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Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
The main freezer has a divider for efficient organization, and the auto-close feature ensures doors shut completely when not fully pushed in.
—Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
The debut collection—featuring sculptural yet functional pieces, including a side table, armchair, sofa, stools, and screen room dividers—reflects a meticulous balance of artistic expression and everyday usability.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The compression straps pressed all my clothing down flat, and the mesh divider housed loose items like undergarments and bikinis.
—Jasmine Grant, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for divider
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“Divider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divider. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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divider
noun
di·vid·er
də-ˈvīd-ər
1
: something that divides
a room divider
2
plural
: an instrument for measuring or marking
Medical Definition
divider
noun
di·vid·er
də-ˈvīd-ər
: the second incisor tooth of a horse situated between the center and corner incisors on each side compare nipper sense 2
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